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European Commission Issues Preliminary Findings Against Meta

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The European Commission issued preliminary findings against social media giant Meta. The investigation specifically addresses restrictions regarding registration on Facebook and Instagram. Preliminary investigation results from the European Commission indicate that Facebook and Instagram have not sufficiently protected children from the dangers of their platforms. The specific nature of the risks to minors was not detailed in the report. The report comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over its data and safety practices in the EU. Brussels is demanding that platforms enforce the minimum age of 13 years as specified in their own terms of use. Failure to comply could result in penalties for the parent company led by Mark Zuckerberg. Android users across the European Union may soon access a wider range of artificial intelligence services beyond Google Gemini.

The European Commission issued preliminary findings against social media giant Meta. The investigation specifically addresses restrictions regarding registration on Facebook and Instagram. Preliminary investigation results from the European Commission indicate that Facebook and Instagram have not sufficiently protected children from the dangers of their platforms. The specific nature of the risks to minors was not detailed in the report. The report comes as Meta faces ongoing scrutiny over its data and safety practices in the EU. Brussels is demanding that platforms enforce the minimum age of 13 years as specified in their own terms of use. Failure to comply could result in penalties for the parent company led by Mark Zuckerberg. Android users across the European Union may soon access a wider range of artificial intelligence services beyond Google Gemini. The Commission began this procedure in January and will evaluate feedback from interested parties and Google before making a final decision. This follows investigations into how the company manages its digital ecosystem. The investigation, which has spanned two years, alleges violations of the Digital Services Act (DSA) concerning platform regulations. The Commission is contesting how the company handles data collection via on-board cameras.

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Sources · 7 independent

Bloomberg Radio

“The EU has accused social media giant MESSA of failing to keep children off its surfaces. The European Commission issued preliminary findings against the company”

Bloomberg Radio

“European Commission issued preliminary findings against the company, saying Facebook and in”

Mastodon

“EU wirft Meta Verstöße gegen Digitalregeln zum Schutz von Kindern auf Instagram und Facebook vor”

Bloomberg Radio

“European Commission issued preliminary findings against the company, saying Facebook”

Radio Observador

“Presidenta da Comissão Europeia deixou alerta as consequências do conflito, nomeadamente o do encerramento do estreito de hormos, podem demorar meses ou anos a chegar.”

Mastodon

“EU Commission dissatisfied with Meta's child protectionAccording to terms and conditions, children under 13 should not be on Instagram and Facebook at all. However, the provider does not sufficiently”

Bloomberg Radio

“If it fails to do so, it could face fines of up to 6% of Metta's annual global sales.”

Radio Popolare

“La Commissione Europea ha pubblicato i risultati preliminari dell'indagine su meta, il tema qual è il solito. Il fatto che non abbia implementato un sistema efficace per la verifica dell'età.”

MDR Aktuell

“Facebook und Instagram stehen in der Kritik, weil sie nach vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützt.”

hr-iNFO

“Facebook und Instagram stehen in der Kritik, weil sie nach vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen.”

NDR Info

“Facebook und Instagram stehen in der Kritik, weil sie nach vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen.”

NDR Info

“Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen.”

MDR Aktuell

“Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützt. obwohl sie das selbst auferlegt haben.”

hr-iNFO

“Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen. obwohl sie das selbst auferlegt haben.”

NDR Info

“Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen. obwohl sie sich das selbst auferlegt haben.”

BR24

“Facebook und Instagram stehen in der Kritik, weil sie nach vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen”

BR24

“Facebook und Instagram stehen in der Kritik, weil sie nach vorläufigen Ermittlungsergebnissen der EU-Kommission Kinder nicht ausreichend vor den Gefahren ihrer Angebote schützen, obwohl sie sich das selbst auferlegt haben.”

Radio Romania Intl

“Comisia a trimis aceste constatări preliminare către Google, caparte unei proceduri pe care început un lunaianuarie. Executivul european va evalua opiniile furnizate de partile interesate si de Google si va lua o decizie finala privin comportamentul de piața al gigantului.”

Radio 24

“La Commissione europea ha pubblicato una presa di posizione preliminare su Meta, nella quale ipotizza delle violazioni del Digital Service Act, cioè della normativa europea sulle piattaforme.”

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